I’m tired more than I used to be. Is it menopause, one of the consequences of living in a pandemic, keeping up with two young grandsons, or life in general—or most likely a combination of all three? Whatever the cause, one thing I’ve learned is that God gives me stamina […]
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Virtual Bible Study—Week 8 God will provide. Discussion Guide Scripture: Exodus 16 Isaiah 43:18-19 Philippians 2:14-15 Have you thought of this time as a reset? I know some of you have. How has God reset you or your family or your work or any area of your life for […]
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Virtual Bible Study ~~ Week 5 Scriptures: John 15:1-17 Romans 8:1-17 2 Corinthians 10:5 Discussion Guide I got to vent at the beginning of this lesson so I will give you a chance to as well. What are you growing weary of? How are you processing this season? I cannot […]
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Virtual Bible Study Week 3 The Waiting Room is the Worst–Strength and Purpose for Uncertain Times Discussion Questions Scriptures: Genesis 39-41:16 Daniel 9:1-19; 10:1-14 John 5:17 Does the uncertainty of the times bother you? If so, how? What character qualities did it take for Joseph to take on […]
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Virtual Bible Study Discussion Questions and Homework Whether or not you were part of the Virtual Bible on April 1, 2020, welcome to my website! I am excited to be a part of this online community! Below are the questions we discussed plus homework for next week. The homework […]
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If there’s one thing I learned in the difficult season my family recently went through, it’s that the key to happiness is not found in carefree, perfect days all strung together as far as the eye can see. That’s not reality. If we wait for the perfect string of days […]
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I get the biggest kick out of it when God uses something secular to reinforce His Word to me—totally unexpected. He did that last week. Gene and I were watching a silly sitcom. One of the characters is eccentric but every so often he will say something profound which. Of […]
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Today was catch-up day—catch up on yard work and on rest. Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? It kind of is, but follow my reasoning. ~By getting a few to-do’s off our list, I felt a sense of relief. We’re not as far behind as we were yesterday. ~Also the […]
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This is the only picture from today. Kelsey and I spent the afternoon shopping and researching for bathroom fixtures, flooring, and tile. Thanks to all things HGTV and Pinterest Kelsey and Caleb have seen more home reno ideas than they know what to do with. My job with Kelsey today […]
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I like to start the week strong by getting a good start on my current writing work in progress. But not today. Monday morning started aggresively with a two-hour dental appointment. My dentist is very good, kind, and understanding with my apprehension. Yet, how many of us have at least […]
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